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Lisa( lsmithlas)

I'm a technologist mostly database and web stuff with a smattering
of IT management. My background before that is in technical theatre. I
worked for over 10 years as the Crafts Superviser for the Shakespeare
Theatre in DC.

I was a VISTA Volunteer for one year with Teaming for Technology DC
which operated out of The Support Center, a non profit providing
counsulting and training to other non profits. The Support Center sadly
is out of business. As a VISTA I worked primarily to provide non
profits with custom database solutions and I also did some talks on IT
planning. I also began researching new technologies and started to
get interested in how they affect the community.

After my VISTA year I worked as the database person for The
Survivors' Fund out of Northern Virginia Family Services. We provided
case management services to the survivors and families of the victims
of the 9/11 attack on the pentagon.

I now work as the IT/office manager for the American Humanist
Association. I primarily do database work and website work, and manage
a small number of computers and users. It's a great place to work with
a wonderful staff.

I'm interested in Privacy and Civil Liberties and how the internet
affects politics and society in general. I recently wrote an article on
RFID for The Humanist and I'm doing research on other technology
isssues that affect privacy and civil liberties.

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Why did you join CPSR?

I support critical thinking--including ethical issues--when it comes to decisions about the use of technology. I want more people to have access to learn about technology. I would like to see resources go into finding and implementing technologies that provide the most public good.